Historical Events
Carter Announces US Boycott
President Jimmy Carter announces US boycott of Olympics in Moscow
- Super Bowl XIV, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA: Pittsburgh Steelers beat LA Rams, 31-19; MVP: Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh, QB
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Linda Fratianne
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Charles Tickner
Famous Birthdays
- Brigitte Olivier, Belgian judoka, born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Federico Martín Aramburú, Argentine rugby union winger (22 Tests; 11 competitions Argentina Sevens; Biarritz Olympique, Perpignan, Glasgow Warriors), born in La Plata, Argentina (d. 2022)
- Matthew Tuck, Welsh guitarist (Bullet for My Valentine), born in Bridgend, England
- Philippe Cousteau Jr., French oceanographer and grandson of Jacques Cousteau, born in Santa Monica, California
About January 20, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock With You - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders
